AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMalaysia’s 2027 Budget: The government is targeting growth of 4.2%–5.2% while narrowing the fiscal deficit to 3.3% of GDP. A new RM150 million fund backed by Selangor, Penang and Khazanah will help semiconductor and advanced-technology firms expand. US Economy: Consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in more than a decade in September as prices stayed high; employers added just 29,000 jobs and unemployment rose. Investment Climate: A US State Department report warns that insecurity, corruption and regulatory uncertainty continue to deter investors in Nigeria, despite signs of economic stabilisation. Business Reform: Tanzania plans to ease barriers to finance, land and markets, and formalise informal businesses. In Albania, manufacturers are pressing for lower taxes on food processing and duty relief on imported machinery and materials. Clean Energy: India’s Premier Energies secured solar and project orders worth more than ₹4,000 crore in the July–September quarter, as it expands manufacturing capacity. China’s Consumer Market: AI devices, including smart glasses and companion robots, drew shoppers during the National Day holiday, as the technology moves further into mainstream retail.
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